Mayor Carpenter gave a brief review of a recent storm and the quick response of our Fire Department and commended them. Mayor Carpenter then recognized Assistant Fire Chief Greg Rodgers and Fire Marshal Thomas Pinder who commented on the importance of Fire Safety and announced the upcoming Poster Contest during Fire Prevention Week.

Mayor Carpenter commented on how no community is free from domestic violence and commended those who respond to domestic violence and those involved in the aftermath of domestic violence. Mayor Carpenter recognized Crime Victim Liaison for Schertz, Cibolo, and Live Oak Nicole Douglass who thanked Schertz for their support and announced an event in Schertz on October 28, A Candlelight Vigil at 6:30 p.m. in Pickrell Park. A representative/employee of Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter Ashton Story thanked the City of Schertz for their support and announced a fund-raiser that will be held on September 28, in Seguin at the Silver Center on 510 E. Court Street.

Mayor Carpenter recognized Police Chief Michael Hansen who gave a brief history of the FBI National Academy and commended Lt. Manny Casas and his family for the sacrifices they made for this coveted accomplishment. Police Chief Michael Hansen presented Lt. Manny Casas with a ribbon and a Chief's coin for his exceptional work and his accomplishment. Police Chief Michael Hansen also awarded Lt. Manny's wife Patty and son Alex a Chief's coin for their support and sacrifice during this endeavor.

City Manager Mark Browne gave a few words of congratulations to Lt. Manny Casas for his accomplishment and expressed how proud the City of Schertz was of him and thanked him for his performance and great work.

Lt. Manny Casas thanked Police Chief Hansen for his support and the support from the City of Schertz.

Mayor Carpenter also thanked and congratulated Lt. Manny Casas in behalf of all the residents of Schertz, Council, staff, and his family for his accomplishment and commented on how this type of work brings exceptionalism back to the City of Schertz.

Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager Mark Browne who recognized Executive Director of Economic Development Kyle Kinateder for his outstanding service to our City and announced he will be leaving the City of Schertz for an Economic Directors position in Midlothian, Texas. He also commented on the tremendous value Kyle has been to our City and noted some of his accomplishments.

Executive Director of Economic Development Kyle Kinateder expressed his appreciation to serve the City of Schertz and noted the City of Schertz, as a community, is in a better position due to the work of all staff and Council working together. He thanked Council for their willingness to work and support Economic Development.

Mayor Carpenter gave an overview of accomplishments over the last seven years during Kyle's employment with Schertz and thanked him for his exceptional work.

Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez announced the following:

Election notice:
The City of Schertz will be holding a Joint General and Special Election on November 5, 2019, for the purpose of electing Councilmembers for Place 1, Place 2 and for Mayor and for a Special Election to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term for Councilmember Place 4.

Thursday, September 26, 2019 – 5:00 p.m. Last day to file for the Special Election to fill the vacancy with the unexpired term of Place 4– Candidate packets are available online as well as in the City Secretary’s Office.

Monday, October 7, 2019, Last day for submitting voter registration applications in time to vote at the upcoming November 5, 2019, Election.

Monday, October 21st through November 1, 2019 – Early voting begins

Information regarding Early Voting and Election Day Voting Centers for Comal, Guadalupe and Bexar County will be available on the city’s website and the October issue of the Schertz Magazine.

Adult Dodgeball is on hiatus until the new league begins Sunday, January 5th in the Community Center.

Saturday, September 28
“Homes for Dogs” Project
Pet adoption and donation event
Schertz Animal Adoption Center 10:00 am-1:00 pm
800 Community Circle

Tuesday, October 1
Regular City Council Meeting canceled due to National Night Out – Mayor and Councilmembers meet in the City Manager’s Office area at 5:30 p.m. for a 5:45 p.m. departure to the neighborhood block parties.

Annual Fall Clean-Up October 5-20
Fall clean-up is a service offered to Schertz residents twice a year to help get rid of household waste not covered under the normal collection service.
Hazardous Items/Tires Drop-off October 5-6
For more information on both services, call Republic Services at 210-304-2787, Schertz Public Works at 210-619-1800, or dial 311.

Friday, October 4
Manufacturing Day
Contact Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for more information

Saturday, October 5
Love Where You Live-Clean-up/Fix-up
Northcliffe Neighborhood
Sign-in 7:30 am at Wendy Swan Memorial Park
Work projects 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Neighborhood celebration picnic from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Call 210-651-5462 for more information.

Saturday, October 5
Coffee with a Cop 10:00 am-11:00 am
Starbucks on 917 FM 3009 at Elbel Road.

Saturday, October 5
Dunkin’ for Pumpkins
Schertz Aquatic Center 5:00p pm-7:00 pm
The Schertz YMCA is partnering with the City of Schertz for the Third Annual Floating Pumpkin Patch! Come prepared to have fun swimming with pumpkins and the opportunity to pick out your favorite pumpkin!
Call 210-619-1900 for more information.

Tuesday, October 8
City Council Meeting canceled due to the Annual Texas Municipal League Conference to be held in San Antonio.

Saturday, October 12
CPR/AED Training 9:00 am-noon
First Aid Training 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
EMS Training Room, Building # 7
For more information and to register, please call 210-619-1430.

Saturday, October 12
Local Author Fair
Schertz Public Library 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Join us for a Local Author Fair at the Library! Selected authors will share information about their work and writing process. Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and purchase books from the authors. Authors selected for the fair have written books for children and adults, in both fiction and non-fiction categories.

Monday, October 14
City Offices Closed in Observance of Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 15
Chamber Luncheon 11:30 am
Schertz Civic Center

Tuesday, October 22
City Council Meeting 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers

City Manager Mark Browne announced the following:

City Manager Mark Browne recognized our Water and Streets crew for their efficient work on a major water main break in our City. The following were recognized by name: Water crew were Jerad Moheit, Don Sarten, Moses Flores, Allen Diaz, Devin Saloka, Ish pardo, Anthony Jiminez, Jordan Villarreal, Jeremy Ryel, and Steven Armstrong and the Streets crew were Ron Sand and Everado Guzman.

City Manager Mark Browne also acknowledged a recent deployment for Tropical Storm Imelda that involved many of our Public Safety personnel specifically in our Fire Department and EMS. Our Fire Department deployers were Mack Melancon and Chris Meek who were able to rescue 150 to 200 people along with an unknown amount of animals. Our EMS deployer Chris Foerster was on a boat squad responsible for 240 victim encounters with 50 of them classified as rescues. Our EMS also deployed our AMBUS which evacuated one nursing home with 182 patient encounters. The EMS AMBUS crew were Brandon Hill - Crew Chief, David Retano - Load Master/Driver, Tyler Bowker - Crew Member, Jansin Williams - Crew Member, Frankie Trifilio - Crew Member, and Tyler McNiel - Crew Member. City Manager Mark Browne commented on how the deployed personnel represented our City in an outstanding manner.

Mayor Carpenter commented on the efficiency of our staff during the major water main break and of the systems our City has put in place for such emergent situations.

Gary Pirkle - 1032 Gate Creek Lane - Expressed his concerns about his high water bill and the new meters. He gave several specs on his water usage in the past and current usage. Mr. Pirkle asked that the City look into the new meters and false readings on water bills and would like the option of an opt out policy to get his old meter back.

Cyndi Burress - 1108 Dimrock - Expressed her concern about her high water bill and for other residents in Schertz since the new meters have been put in. She asked the City to please address this problem for the citizens.

Mayor Carpenter assured the residents that the City hears them in reference to their water bills and meters and is actively looking into this problem. He asked that residents who are having problems with their water bills to bring it forward to the City Manager, himself, or Council.

Jennifer Hackworth - 5144 Knollwood - Expressed her concern as a citizen and a parent about 5G. She gave a brief history on 5G to make Council aware of the dangers it brings to a community.

Mayor Carpenter encouraged those that had concerns about 5G to contact their State Representatives both in the House and the Senate.

None at this time.

Councilmember Larson requested a workshop/update on what the City has done to look into the water meter issue and the City's current status on the issue.

Councilmember Gutierrez attended the following events:

Councilmember Edwards attended the following events and made the following comment:

Councilmember Heyward attended the following events:

Mayor Carpenter announced he has been invited on Sunday, September 29 to join a group at Fort Sam Houston to attend a luncheon for the Gold Star mothers. He asked as we go through our weekend to think about all of those who have given their lives in the service of our country and in the preservation of this republic.